Petition · Home Office
Mandate police to use S61 to move illegal encampments from unauthorised sites
Closed
329 signatures
What the petition asks
Mandate police to use Section 61 (CJPOA 1994) to move illegal encampments as soon as relevant legal thresholds are met. Police must direct trespassers to leave, arrest those who refuse, and seize caravans and vehicles used in the occupation, without discretion.
We think the disruption to local communities is significant, and can often involve fear, antisocial behaviour, and criminal damage. We feel the rights of settled communities to live peacefully, without fear and intimidation must be protected by the police without fear or favour. We believe S61 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 is clear and should be enforced as soon as relevant legal thresholds are met.
Timeline
| 22 Sep 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Mar 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
329
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
22 Sep 2025
Closed
22 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 5 Aug 2026.